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Trump says military targets on Iran's key oil island 'obliterated'
Today
The US military has given more details about its strikes last night on Kharg Island
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Europe alarmed by US plans to ease Russian oil sanctions
Yesterday
Month-long waiver planned amid war in the Middle East
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Ambassador says Iran unbowed by Israeli and American attacks
Thursday
As Iran releases new supreme leader's statement, we hear from the country's UN ambassador
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Iran’s Supreme Leader issues threat after cargo ship attacks
Thursday
Spike in oil prices after more attacks on cargo ships in the Gulf
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Cargo ships struck in the Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday
Traffic through the strait has fallen sharply since the US Israel attacks on Iran
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Israel attacks suspected Hezbollah targets in Beirut
Wednesday
Lebanon says 570 people have been killed in the country since strikes began on 2 March
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Trump warns Iran against mining Strait of Hormuz
Tuesday
Fresh explosions are heard in Tehran as Hegseth threatens 'most intense' strikes
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Pete Hegseth: Today will be the 'most intense' of US strikes on Iran
Tuesday
The US Defense Secretary also insisted America's war aims are clear
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Oil prices appear to stabilise after a surge
Monday
G7 finance ministers meet to discuss turmoil caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran
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As the price of oil surges, markets tumble
Monday
G7 nations will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss surging oil prices
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Energy infrastructure targeted in Iran strikes
Last Sunday
The US and Israel have targeted an oil refinery and depot in Tehran
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Iran chooses new supreme leader - but does not name
Last Sunday
Iran says it’s chosen a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but has not named him yet
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Tehran strikes more targets across the Middle East
Last Saturday
Iran's President apologises for drone and missile attacks
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The Gaza girl dreaming of becoming a famous violinist
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Sama Nijm, 16, is using music to bring comfort to the youngest victims of the conflict.
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School shooting in Austrian city of Graz
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Ten people are dead and many injured after a school shooting in the southern city of Graz
